Ed Cherry
Edward E. Cherry Jr. (October 12, 1954) is an American jazz guitarist and studio musician. Cherry is perhaps best known for his long association with trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, with whom he performed from 1978 until shortly before Gillespie's death in 1993. Since that time, he has worked with Paquito D'Rivera, Jon Faddis, John Patton, Hamiet Bluiett, Henry Threadgill, and Paula West. He has recorded a number of albums as a leader.
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| Birth name | Edward E. Cherry Jr. |
| Born | October 12, 1954 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Labels | Groovin' High, Justin Time, Posi-Tone |
| Associated acts | Dizzy Gillespie, Paula West, Paquito D'Rivera |
| Website | www |
Discography
As leader
- First Take (Groovin' High, 1993)
- Second Look (Groovin' High, 1994)
- The Spirits Speak (Justin Time, 2001)
- It's All Good (Posi-Tone, 2012)
- Soul Tree (Posi-Tone, 2016)
As sideman
With Hamiet Bluiett
- With Eyes Wide Open (Justin Time, 2000)
With Paquito D'Rivera
- Havana Cafe (Chesky, 1991)
With Jon Faddis
- Hornucopia (Epic, 1991)
With Dizzy Gillespie
- Musician, Composer, Raconteur (Pablo, 1981)
- Live at the Royal Festival Hall (Enja, 1990)
- Live! at Blues Alley (Blues Alley, 1992)
With John Patton
- Blue Planet Man (Paddlewheel, 1993)
- Minor Swing (DIW, 1995)
- This One's for Ja (DIW, 1998)
With Henry Threadgill
- Song Out of My Trees (Black Saint, 1994)
- Makin' a Move (Columbia, 1995)
With Charles Williams
- When Alto Was King (Mapleshade, 1997)
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